Does the 1997 Collins Grand Bantam have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline, equipment, seats. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1997 Collins Grand Bantam recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Collins dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1997 Collins Grand Bantam?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1997 Collins Grand Bantam recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1997 Collins Grand Bantam. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Collins been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Collins dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1997 Collins Grand Bantam recalls, newest first

May 27, 1998NHTSA 98V118000432 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

Summary: Vehicle description: dual rear wheel school buses built on Ford E-350 and E-450 'super duty' cutaway chassis, exterior body width of 80", gross vehicle weight rating of 11,500 or 14,050 pounds. These buses may have a modification to the frame rail consisting of a notch in the lower flange of the left-hand frame rail forward of the frame cross member. This modification can affect compliance to FMVSS no. 301, "fuel system integrity."
Consequence: In the event of a vehicle crash, the frame rail flanges could contact and rupture the fuel tank increasing the risk of a vehicle fire and personal injury.
Remedy: Owners will need to inspect their buses and if repairs are necessary, will be provided with the repair parts required. If an owner desires, their dealer can perform the inspection and repair.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 19, 1998NHTSA 98V061000225 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Other › Labels

Summary: Vehicle description: dual rear wheel school buses built on Ford E-350 cutaway chassis. The wrong front and rear axle weight ratings are listed on the certification label.
Consequence: Owners could overload the axles if following the ratings as listed.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with a decal to be placed on the current certification plate showing the correct weight limits for the axles.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 2, 1997NHTSA 97V16800086 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

Summary: Vehicle description: school buses equipped with 39" school bus seats. The seats in these buses have frame material that does not comply with the energy absorption requirements of FMVSS no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."
Consequence: In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant of the seat may incur personal injuries.
Remedy: A gusset will be added to the seat cushion frame. In addition, a reinforcement strap will be added to the front of the seat leg.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1997 Collins Grand Bantam were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Collins Grand Bantam years

Other 1997 Collins models

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1997 Honda Civic (16 recalls)
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1997 Dodge Caravan (14 recalls)
1997 Chevrolet Cavalier (13 recalls)

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Questions

Does the 1997 Collins Grand Bantam have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline, equipment, seats. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1997 Collins Grand Bantam recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Collins dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1997 Collins Grand Bantam?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.